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Train for LifeS3E5 - Mental Health And Perspective(with Doug Middleton)Guest: Doug Middleton — Former NFL player | Founder of Dream Yoga and WellnessHosts: Adam Rice (CEO, ISI® Elite Training) & Amanda Hall (COO, ISI® Elite Training)In This Episode, You’ll Learn:Doug's journey from professional football to mindfulness and mental health advocacyThe origin of Dream Yoga and what drives his missionThe importance of being mentally conditioned—not just physicallyHow personal loss shaped Doug’s purpose and passion for mental wellnessDaily habits and mental tools to elevate your mindsetWhy perspective is everyth...
2025-07-2238 minTrain for LifeS3E4 - AI Can Unlock Your SuperpowerGuests:Adam Rice – CEO, ISI® Elite TrainingAmanda Hall – Host, Train For Life PodcastTopics Covered:What is AI — and why it’s more than a tech trendThe future of work: Will AI cause job loss?Ethical concerns: Can AI be biased or lie?How businesses and individuals can use AI todayWhy embracing AI is essential for future successThe role of AI in creativity, decision-making, and leadershipKey Quotes:"AI won’t take your job — but s...
2025-07-1530 minTrain for LifeS2E14 - How Saying Yes Will Radically Change Your MindsetNo matter what area of life you’re looking at, you are only going to have and be able to have the mindset today that is equal to the experiences that you have had up to today. Your belief system is built on the previous experiences of your life.So what are you consuming? What are you experiencing? What are you saying yes to?In today’s SOLO episode, Adam is sharing how powerful saying yes can be to changing your mindset. Using the process of saying yes to get out of your comfort zone and...
2023-05-2410 minTrain for LifeS2E13 - How to lose 20lbs in 6 weeksOptimizing your health and wellness goals can be easy. Whether it's to lose weight, gain muscle, or training for a marathon your goals are within your reach. Today’s episode is helping you take those steps to reaching your goals.Call them hacks. Call them tips. Call them whatever you like, Adam and Amanda are sharing three hacks you can immediately apply to your day to reach your fitness goals. Learn how to increase water, commit to movement 4x a week, and remove obstacles can help you become your best self. At the end of the...
2023-05-1110 minTrain for LifeS2E12 - Validation, Is It A Want Or A Need?Social media has become an integral part of our daily lives, allowing us to connect with friends, family, and strangers from all over the world. With this increased level of connectivity also comes the need for extreme validation.Validation on social media refers to the need for recognition, approval, and acceptance from others on the platform. It is common for users to post photos, videos, and thoughts in hopes of receiving likes, comments, and shares. While this can be a positive experience, it can also lead to negative consequences. Validation from others extends to leadership t...
2023-05-0927 minTrain for LifeS2E11 - From 22 Odd Jobs to CEO: How Mike Arce Discovered His Niche and Created Loud RumorOur Train For Life podcast is meant for the person that wants to take their training off the turf through broadening their knowledge and development. Being more curious starts with being a broader person. Being broader is learning new skills, seeing new places, and seeking more. Being broad aka being curious allows you to look through a lens that isn’t just black and white. Being curious lets you learn something from anyone and everywhere.Today you can learn something new as CEO and Founder of Loud Rumor,Mike Arce, joins Adam and Amanda on the podcast to...
2023-05-0434 minTrain for LifeS2E10 - The Secret to Making a Big DecisionMaking big decisions can be daunting, but it's important to remember that they are a natural part of life. There are ways to make big decisions without losing sight of who you are or where you want to go in life. In today’s podcast episode, Adam and Amanda give you the secrets to making a big decision. From identifying your core values, weighing pros and cons, and trusting your gut; their secret equation to making a big decision will help you make your next choice.Train for Life is a podcast from ISI® Elite Training hosted by...
2023-05-0212 minTrain for LifeS2E9 - The Life of an EntrepreneurIt’s in his DNA. Our Founder and CEO, Adam Rice, says he has always been an entrepreneur. From being a 6 year old selling lemonade to starting ISI® Elite Training, Adam has always seen himself as an entrepreneur. In today’s episode, Amanda asks Adam about his life of becoming an entrepreneur, what drives him, and how he is able to take a vision in his head and make it a reality. He shares Tune into the full episode to hear his biggest two pieces of advice for anyone that is thinking about starting their own business and becoming an ent...
2023-04-2709 minTrain for LifeS2E8 - Who Rules the World? Women in LeadershipWomen have been historically underrepresented in leadership positions, but this is slowly changing. More and more women are breaking through the glass ceiling and taking on leadership roles in various industries, especially fitness, and franchising. Women in leadership bring diversity, empathy, and strategic thinking skills to the table. They have the ability to inspire and motivate their teams and are known for their excellent communication skills. In today’s episode, Adam puts Amanda in the hot seat. Amanda shares how she went from being in sales at Verizon Wireless to COO of ISI® Elite Training. She shares the...
2023-04-2434 minTrain for LifeS2E7 - Why ISI®?When ISI® was created 10 years ago, the heart of the brand was founded around community and the name Iron Sharpens Iron (ISI®). Adam wanted to create a place where everyone could come together and get better. Additionally, he wanted to get a badass workout and feel like an athlete.Has the brand changed? Why does Adam still choose ISI® today?In today’s episode, Adam and Amanda are reflecting on why ISI® and how it is impacting their lives. They hope that by sharing their story you will want to share yours too. Our community, #ironna...
2023-04-1910 minTrain for LifeS2E6 - How To Go From Good To Great?Did you know that to go from good to great is in your control?So often we hear extreme ownership in business but we don’t hear it enough in our own life. The choice to become great is up to you. You have the choice. So how do you make the decision to go from good to great? To go from good to great, you have to take action. Today’s episode with Adam and Amanda shares ways for you to take action, define what ‘great’ is to you, and how to get there.Trai...
2023-04-1717 minTrain for LifeS2E5 Learning How to Have an InfluenceWhether you are in a leadership position or not, the influence you have on those around you comes down to relationships. To have influence you have to have a level of relationship equity. Relationship equity comes down to getting to know others. How are you building relationships? In today’s episode Adam asks Amanda how she’s developed her ability to build relationships to motivate and influence her teams. She shares tactile steps that you can apply at work, with your family, and everywhere in your life.Train for Life is a podcast from ISI® Elite...
2023-04-1219 minTrain for LifeS2E4 To Be a Leader You Don't Have to Lead PeopleYou don’t have to be a leader of people to be a leader. You can be a leader at your job, within your family, and of your own life. If we look at leadership away from leading people and just at leading your life, what do we have? How does this impact us? What does this look like?Leadership in your own life comes down to confidence. Confidence is trusting in yourself. When we are leading ourselves, it's the next version of ourselves. We make decisions in our life that are based on the life we wa...
2023-04-1020 minTrain for LifeS2E3 Knowing Yourself to Help Create Habits for a Life You Want to LiveYou are a result of the habits you do on a daily basis. So who do you want to be? What life do you want to live? Who we say we are isn’t naturally who we actually are. What we are saying is a result of what others say or perceive us as. It may not be who we are or what we want. You can build habits to be the person you want to be. You can change what you are saying about yourself with your habits.Habits are like a muscle; you nee...
2023-04-0522 minTrain for LifeS2E2 Does Money Mean Success?How would you define a highly successful person? Are there characteristics that all highly successful people share?After spending time with several successful leaders in and out of the fitness industry, Adam and Amanda discovered that these leaders had similar characteristics. There’s an old saying that says “success leaves clues” and these leaders are doing exactly that.From curiosity to drive to humility; in today’s episode, Adam and Amanda are sharing four characteristics of successful people to help you build fundamental tools to be successful in whatever you are doing or want to accompli...
2023-04-0324 minTrain for LifeS2E1 Is Confidence Built in the Result or the Process?“Your goal should not be the result, it should be the process”. In this week’s episode, Adam and Amanada dive into how you can build confidence and use that confidence as a foundation that pours into all aspects of your everyday life. To build confidence you have to deliver on the things you tell yourself you want to do. The more and more you do it, you gain confidence. This is the process and actions to get you to the results.Train for Life is a podcast from ISI® Elite Training hosted by CEO and Founder, Adam Ri...
2023-03-2914 minTrain for LifeWe're Back! Season 2 Starts NowTrain for Life podcast is back for season 2. This season we are diving into personal development and all things leadership. In this episode, CEO and Founder Adam Rice and COO, Amanda Hall share where we are at as a brand and what train for life means to them.Train for Life is a podcast from ISI® Elite Training hosted by CEO and Founder, Adam Rice, and COO, Amanda Hall. Together they talk through personal development and leadership that goes beyond the turf. ISI® Elite Training is the place for you to train for life. Through our...
2023-03-2709 minTrain for LifeS1E04 - Moving from Coaching to Ownership with Laila TafazzoliFrom fitness coach to top performing Franchise Partner, Laila Tafazzoli joins Adam Rice and Amanda Hall on today's episode of Train for Life. Tune in to learn about the importance of stepping out of your comfort zone, leadership, and hiring the right team. Learn more about Laila Tafazzoli and the amazing community she leads at ISI® Dilworth, North Carolina.
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